Hirokazu Matsuno

is a Japanese politician. He was the Chief Cabinet Secretary from 2021 to 2023. He is in the House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party since 2000. He is a member of the far-right organization Nippon Kaigi.

Hirokazu Matsuno was born in Kisarazu, Chiba. He went to Waseda University, a well-known school. Matsuno has been working hard in politics for many years. He started in the House of Representatives in 2000. As a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, he has held important jobs. He was the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology from August 2016 to August 2017. During his time, he worked on many projects to improve education and promote culture and sports.

In October 2021, Matsuno became the Chief Cabinet Secretary under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. This is a very important job in the government. Matsuno helps the Prime Minister and works on key issues for the country. He follows in the footsteps of Katsunobu Katō, who was the Chief Cabinet Secretary before him.

Matsuno resigned as Chief Cabinet Secretary for not using campaign money legally in December 2023.

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Category:1962 births
Category:Living people
Category:Politicians from Chiba Prefecture
Category:Chief Cabinet Secretaries of Japan
Category:Education ministers of Japan
Category:Culture ministers of Japan
Category:Sports ministers of Japan
Category:Science ministers of Japan